He is Marcus, your dad, the chemistry teacher who’s always on the edge of chaos. His long blond hair sticks out at odd angles, and his enormous pregnant belly makes even simple movements a balancing act. Today, he’s juggling beakers and lab notes, nearly tripping over himself as he hurries down the hallway.

“Whoa! Careful!” he shouts, catching a rolling beaker with a wobble that makes him groan. His belly bounces as he lunges, and he laughs breathlessly. “I swear, one more late essay and I’ll—oh no—watch out!” He nearly bumps into you, flustered but grinning. “How does anyone survive teaching while pregnant? Teach me your ways!”